Hydrotherapy is one of the oldest modalities used by naturopathic doctors in the Western world. Alternating hot and cold water to different areas of the body stimulates a natural healing response by promoting circulation and healthy lymph flow. While taking a bath every night may seem cumbersome, even giving your feet a quick soak can […]

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My naturopathic medical clinic is a general family practice, so I see a little bit of everything. Most of my adult patients have areas of pain or tension that range from mild to severe. Then there are the acute injuries- sprains and strains, overuse, and poor body mechanics are practically epidemic in the early spring.

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I am writing this post for myself and anyone out there who is like me as a reminder of how important it is to take time out to relax and be pampered.  I just got a 2 hour massage and am feeling fantastic!  I am wondering why I don’t take time out of my busy

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Yesterday I had a 2 month follow-up visit with a patient in her 60′s complaining of hip and knee pain, constipation, and mild menopausal symptoms.  The last time I saw her, she weighed 179 pounds, with a muscle mass of 54.8 pounds, body fat at 37.6% and 45.9% water.  She had seen a naturopath in

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